2 Corinthians 8:19

and who, moreover, was chosen by the churches as our fellow-traveler with this gift, which is to be distributed by us to the glory of the Lord himself, and as a declaration of your readiness of mind;

Henry Tompkins Anderson’s 1864 New Testament

In The King James Version

And not that only, but who was also chosen of the churches to travel with us with this grace, which is administered by us to the glory of the same Lord, and declaration of your ready mind:

In Context

18And we have sent with him the brother whose praise in the gospel is in all the churches;

20being careful for this―that no one shall blame us in this abundance, which is ministered by us;

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Cross References

Acts 15:22Then it pleased the apostles and the elders, with the whole church, to send to Antioch, with Paul and Barnabas, chosen men from among themselves; Judas, who was surnamed Barsabas, and Silas, chief men among the brethren;

1 Corinthians 16:3And when I come, whatever persons you approve, I will send with letters to carry your favor to Jerusalem.

2 Corinthians 4:15For all these afflictions are for your sakes, that the favor which abounds to me, may, through the thanksgiving of the many, abound richly to the glory of God.

2 Corinthians 8:6so that we exhorted Titus, that, as he had previously begun, so he would bring to an end this gift among you also.

2 Corinthians 9:12because the administration of this service not only supplies the wants of the saints, but also abounds in many thanksgivings to God;

1 Peter 4:10As each has received a gift, minister the same one to another, as good stewards of the manifold grace of God.

Matthew Henry on 2 Corinthians 8:17-24

Commendations of Titus and Others. ( a. d. 57.) 16 But thanks be to God, which put the same earnest care into the heart of Titus for you. 17 For indeed he accepted the exhortation; but being more forward, of his own accord he went unto you. 18 And we have sent with him the brother, whose praise is in the gospel throughout all the churches; 19 And not that only, but who was also chosen of the churches to travel with us with this grace, which is administered by us to the glory of the same Lord, and declaration of… Read the whole commentary →

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